Maintenance Supervisor

Commute Air•Washington, DC

12d

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor supervises, coordinates, and ensures completion of scheduled and line maintenance activities, and supervises, coordinates, and performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance during the assigned shift. The role oversees either Line or Heavy maintenance at the assigned location, directing maintenance of company-owned or leased aircraft, support equipment, and facilities. It supports maintenance planning, staffing, budgeting, quality, productivity, and operational goals while ensuring compliance with applicable FAA requirements, the CommuteAir Maintenance Program, manufacturer standards, and labor requirements. The supervisor trains, develops, and evaluates employees; addresses performance deficiencies in accordance with company policy; coordinates facility projects and operational programs; and communicates with internal and external department leaders. The role also uses the Self Audit Form CA-118 SUP daily and sends it weekly to the Base Manager and Quality Assurance/CASS for evaluation. Regular attendance is an essential function. Other duties may be assigned. The supervisor may perform maintenance actions for which they are trained, qualified, or authorized; approve requests for nonstocked parts; remove aircraft from service when an unairworthy condition exists; and return company aircraft and equipment to service under the privileges of their certificate and company authorizations. This individual may not delegate their authorities to other Maintenance personnel. The work involves physical activity and potential exposure to varied indoor and outdoor conditions, including extreme heat or cold, high noise, vibration, moving vehicles and aircraft, electrical current, ladders, chemicals, power equipment, fumes, dust, gases, and oils or other fluids. A respirator and other personal protective equipment may be required. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout hiring and employment.

Requirements

Current Airframe and Powerplant certificate and required company authorizations.
At least one year of experience as a Certificated Mechanic or Repairman.
Leadership abilities and technical knowledge required to perform the position’s duties.
Knowledge of appropriate Maintenance Policies and Procedures.
Positive attitude toward productivity, safety, and maintenance quality.
Valid state-issued driver's license and government-issued passport.
Own set of tools.
Ability to organize, multitask, and manage competing priorities regularly.
Ability to read, speak, and understand English.
Legally authorized to work in the USA.
Ability to safely drive tugs, trucks, and hangar equipment and taxi aircraft.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and maneuver up to 50 pounds regularly; bend, stoop, crawl, crouch, and kneel frequently, including in confined spaces; and stand or walk for extended periods.
Ability to hear oral instructions in loud environments and detect fine differences in sound that may affect aircraft repair or operation.
Ability and willingness to wear personal protective equipment when necessary; may be required to wear a respirator.
Ability to meet the stated visual acuity needs for inspection, close assembly, reading, machine operation, and related tasks, with or without corrective lenses.
Ability to perform responsibilities with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

Supervise, coordinate, and ensure completion of scheduled and line maintenance activities, and supervise, coordinate, and perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance during the assigned shift.
Oversee either Line or Heavy maintenance operations at the assigned location for company-owned or leased aircraft, support equipment, and facilities.
Supervise the implementation of long- and short-range maintenance plans, programs, objectives, and policies.
Implement procedures to maintain high standards and ensure aircraft conform to FAA, CommuteAir Maintenance Program, and manufacturers’ quality standards.
Manage staffing to headcount requirements determined by the Line or Heavy Maintenance Manager.
Assist the Line or Heavy Maintenance Manager with management of the location’s annual maintenance operations budget.
Identify, develop, recommend, and implement changes to improve productivity and reduce cost, rework, and scrap.
Monitor maintenance work to ensure location goals in the Maintenance Operations annual plan remain on target.
Liaise with internal and external department leaders to ensure proper communication of decisions.
Train, develop, and evaluate employees; take timely corrective action for performance deficiencies within company policy.
Ensure compliance with current federal, state, local, and company labor requirements.
Coordinate facility projects, including hangar or shop layouts, capital equipment installation, and major repairs.
Coordinate programs that support operational sustainability and consistency, including safety, cost reduction, security, 5S, training, and employee involvement.
Use Self Audit Form CA-118 SUP daily and send it weekly to the Base Manager and Quality Assurance/CASS for evaluation.
Perform authorized maintenance actions, approve requests for nonstocked parts, remove aircraft from service when an unairworthy condition exists, and return aircraft and equipment to service as authorized.
Maintain regular attendance and perform other duties as assigned.